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Animation (BA)

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Bring your Art & Stories to Life!

I grew up constantly playing with action figures and role-playing my favorite movie characters, and this is the ultimate version of that! Being able to take what’s in my imagination and put it out in the world for people to interact with is something I’m very lucky to be able to do.

Chris McCormick ’09
Cinematics Animator
Blizzard Entertainment

USF’s Animation program blends art, creativity, and storytelling with digital technology — giving you the skills and connections needed to build a career in this growing field. Our program is structured to run like a professional animation studio, meaning you’ll start animating on day 1.

Throughout your time at USF, you’ll create professional quality animation and will graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.

Academic Plan

An academic plan is a general blueprint showing how one might complete the degree, semester by semester.

Wonder What to Expect? Here are 5 things you can count on!

You’ll connect to industry experts.

Over the years, our program has developed a national presence in the growing animation industry. As a result, you’ll be connected to important people, events, and opportunities.

Workshops & Webinars with professionals, including a critique by Disney feature film animator and USF alum Adam Green ’02 (animator for Frozen and Moana).

You’ll learn from expert faculty who will support you at USF & beyond.

One thing that stands out is how much the professors care about the students — and that doesn’t end with graduation. They’re an ongoing resource of information, encouragement & opportunity. Because of that, the program has an impressive professional network and is becoming well known in the industry.

Josh Bullock ’13
Art Director
Smashbits

You’ll join a strong, caring community.

There’s a great sense of community in the Animation department —we’re like a family. Even though we’re all different, we support each other. There’s no judgement here, only support.

And they win!

The Roses
2016 Best Student Video, Hobnobben International Film Festival

How You’ll Learn

Worried about sitting in front of a computer all day? You won’t be! You’ll be active as you learn a variety of skills, styles, and technology. Our curriculum includes coursework in:

3-D computer animation

2-D traditional and computer animation

Motion graphics

Multimedia design

Pre-visualization

Product development

Video game modeling and design

Visual effects for film and television

From Internship to Career

With the help and support of my professors, I was able to secure an internship at Fort Wayne Metals, which turned into a full-time position where I currently create 3D animations of processes and products.

Katie Decker ‘14
Multimedia Designer
Fort Wayne Metals

Apply your Skills: Internship sites include:

Fort Wayne Zoo

PBS 39

WANE-TV

Zimmer BioMet

Fort Wayne Metals, and others

Step into the professional arena by participating in SIGGRAPH, a national club for artists, animators, engineers, graphic designers, and more. USF has the only regional chapter!

See How Far You’ll Go — Alumni Success

I was hired into my current position before I even graduated, which was amazing. The job came through a USF referral. I’m immensely grateful for how well the Animation program prepared me for my career.